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Watch, Share, and Learn with LTC Webinars

Connect and share in real-time with educators from around the state or visit our library of on-demand webinars to grow your professional toolkit on your schedule. Illinois educators can earn up to 1 PD credit hour for attending an LTC webinar. PD credit will only be awarded for live attendance.

Have a suggestion for a webinar? Interested in presenting? Share your ideas by contacting Matt Jacobson, Online Learning Coordinator, at mjacobson@ltcillinois.org.

Upcoming Webinars

All LTC webinars are recorded and made available publicly within 7 days of airing.

Lightning Hacks! Top Tech Tools for Back-to-School

| Free

Personalizing learning, utilizing Google’s new features, finding a Flip(grid) replacement, and more – they’re all ahead during this fast-paced webinar focused on getting the most out of the classroom tools you already love.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Beyond Worksheets: Audio Projects for Powerful Learning with Soundtrap

| Free

Come discover how creative audio projects produced using Soundtrap for Education can be a powerful driver for classroom engagement, collaboration, communication, and more.

Stephanie Kortan
Stephanie Kortan
Territory Manager, Soundtrap
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School Law Update: Technology Law Trends and Insights for 2025

| Free

Calling all K-12 leaders and administrators – it’s time for a school law update! Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding technology use in schools – including important developments heading into 2025.

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.
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Helping Students Navigate Group Chat Drama

| Free

Educators can help students learn to navigate group chat drama, one text at a time. Join us as we look into how to address drama, foster stronger interpersonal relationships, and empower students to socialize confidently.

Lauren Schoenberger
Lauren Schoenberger
Account Executive, The Social Institute
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Recorded Webinars

Full recordings of all LTC webinars, as well as our full video archive, can be found below or viewed on our YouTube channel.

School Law Update: Edtech Updates Heading into 2024-25

May 21, 2024
Free

Calling all K-12 leaders and administrators – it’s time for a school law update! Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding technology use in schools – including important

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

A Digital Approach to SEL, Health & Wellness

May 1, 2024
Free

To achieve personal and academic success, today’s students need to meaningfully engage with foundational SEL, mental health, and personal health concepts. Join us to discover free digital resources for illuminating issues relating to empathy, managing

Kristin Pierce
Kristin Pierce
Education Success Specialist, EVERFI
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Supporting Students’ Social-Emotional Learning and Digital Well-Being

Apr 30, 2024
Free

Join us as we explore several evidence-based lessons designed to help students build agency, reduce anxious thoughts, and increase mindfulness related to their tech habits.

Jennifer Ehehalt
Jennifer Ehehalt
Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Prompt Playbook: How to Create Effective AI Prompts

Apr 9, 2024
Free

Crafting a great AI prompt isn’t as hard as whipping up a gourmet meal. Tune in to discover how you can consistently get rich, precise responses using the right recipe of word choice, syntax, and

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center

Breaking Barriers for Students through Financial Education

Mar 26, 2024
Free

Do your students have the financial and business skills they need to thrive beyond the classroom? Tune in to learn how you can integrate blended lessons on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and macro/micro-economics into your existing

Kristin Pierce
Kristin Pierce
Education Success Specialist, EVERFI

Less is More: Embracing Edtech Minimalism in the Classroom

Mar 19, 2024
Free

What if adding more edtech isn’t the solution to a more successful classroom? Join us to explore how the principles of minimalism can be harnessed to create calmer, more focused learning environments – both online

Brian Krause
Brian Krause
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
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